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One Woman Killed, Seven Injured in Nevada Rollover Accident

Written by Las Vegas Accident Lawyers Friday, 30 December 2011 12:04

One of the most dangerous scenarios that can arise when someone makes a mistake behind the wheel occurs when the driver reacts to that mistake by over-correcting.  This can lead to a total loss of control of that vehicle and to an even more dire result than what the original mistake could have created.  Tragically, it's possible that an over-correction by a driver on the morning of Christmas Eve led to a disastrous Nevada rollover accident in which one person was killed and seven other people were injured.

According to the authorities, this fatal Nevada rollover accident occurred on Saturday morning at approximately 8:15 a.m.  A Honda van was moving along on U.S. Highway 95.  As it neared State Route 267, the van drifted off to the right shoulder of the road.  The van then rolled over after a last-second change of direction and one woman was ejected from the vehicle.  She did not survive the crash.  Seven other people were injured as a result of this violent incident, and police are still investigating.

Nevada Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed in this Nevada rollover accident, and we hope that the seven people who were injured are able to survive the harm they have suffered and make fast and full recoveries.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada car accidents.  Every year, thousands of people are injured and nearly 400 people are killed in these occurrences.

Nevada Serious Injury Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be needed with regards to this Nevada rollover accident before any legal steps could be taken.  Most significantly, the identity of the driver would need to be known and other specifics regarding what led to the crash would need to be clarified.  However, it seems possible that potentially several Nevada personal injury lawsuits could be filed, and if that's the case they could result in awards of damages that compensate plaintiffs for their past and future losses.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Nevada serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Poisson today to schedule a free initial consultation.